Michael Gowin Photography

Michael Gowin Photography is a professional photography business specializing in business headshots and executive portraits. Based in Lincoln, Illinois, Michael serves clients in central Illinois, including Springfield, Bloomington/Normal, Jacksonville, Peoria, and Champaign/Urbana, as well as in the greater Chicago and St. Louis areas. Established in 2006, the business has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, memorable, and marketable images that help clients showcase and grow their businesses.

Michael Gowin: Photographer, Marketer, Educator

Michael Gowin is the photographer, marketer, and educator behind Michael Gowin Photography. A skilled professional with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of marketing and business, Michael has been creating dynamic and flattering images for clients since 2006. In addition to his photography business, Michael has served as a professor of business administration at Lincoln Christian University since 1997, where he has taught courses in marketing, management, and business ethics. With a background in engineering, English, theology, and business, Michael brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every project.

Professional Business Headshots and Executive Portraits

Michael Gowin Photography offers professional business headshots and executive portraits for clients who want to make a lasting impression. Michael's goal is not only to create dynamic and flattering images that his clients love but also to ensure that they enjoy the experience of creating them with him. With a strong sense of vision and a distinctive lighting style, Michael brings a unique touch to every project. His years of photography and marketing insight ensure that his clients receive photographs that not only reveal themselves in telling ways but also help them showcase and grow their businesses.

Learning and Training

In his pursuit of refining his skills to better serve his clients, Michael has participated in numerous learning and training opportunities. He has attended workshops with industry notables such as Chicago-based celebrity wedding photojournalist Bob Davis, Los Angeles-based commercial photographer Mark Robert Halper, and Atlanta-based editorial photographer Zack Arias. Michael's commitment to ongoing learning and training ensures that he stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices.

In the Press

Michael's "hybrid" approach (still photography + video + audio) to senior photography was featured in a December 2013 Chicago Tribune story. His business portrait approach and marketing were also profiled in the July 2015 issue of Professional Photographer magazine.

Personal Life

Michael and his wife, Suzanne, are proud parents of nine children, including three children "in the traditional manner" and six children adopted from Ethiopia. When he's not behind the camera or teaching business administration, Michael enjoys serving the Lincoln/Logan County area as a board member for the local Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Michael Today

If you're looking for a professional photographer who understands marketing and business, look no further than Michael Gowin Photography. Contact Michael today to schedule your business headshot or executive portrait session.